Rockets fired at Israel hours after Gaza cease-fire declared
Accord was meant to halt 2 days of heavy fighting between Israel and the Iran-linked Islamic Jihad that left at least 34 Palestinians dead and paralyzed parts of Israel
Israel-Gaza Conflict
Deaths mount in Gaza as Israel hits Iran-linked groups "without mercy"
Officials in the Palestinian enclave say at least 21 people have been killed in the violence since a targeted Israeli strike killed an Islamic Jihad commander and his wife
Iran-backed militants reply to Israeli strike with barrage of rockets
Israeli officials knew their targeted strike on an Islamic Jihad commander would likely draw a response, but insist "there was no other choice"
Four Palestinians killed in Gaza clashes
The escalation in violence came as thousands of Palestinians demonstrated along Gaza's perimeter fence with Israel Friday
U.S. seeks European support for anti-Hamas UN resolution
If approved, it would mark first time the United Nations General Assembly has voted to condemn Hamas, the Islamist militant group that has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007
"Precarious" Gaza truce holds, but Israeli defense chief quits in protest
Ceasefire ends worst violence in 4 years, but resignation of Avigdor Lieberman highlights rift between PM Netanyahu and Israeli hardliners
Israeli family describes close call when Hamas rocket landed on house
The southern Israeli city Ashkelon is just eight miles from Gaza, making it an easy target
Gaza militants accept cease-fire as Mideast reignites
There was no immediate word from Israel on whether it had accepted a deal to halt the heaviest exchange of fire with Gaza's Hamas rulers since 2014
6 Palestinians, including 2 children, killed by Israeli fire on border
Dozens more were wounded in the deadliest day in recent weeks as Gaza's Hamas rulers stepped up protests along the border fence
Hamas accepts cease-fire after massive Israeli onslaught on militant positions
Gaza's militant Hamas rulers said they had accepted a cease-fire, once again pulling the sides back from the brink of a full-fledged war
Israel pummels Hamas targets in Gaza after gunman kills Israeli soldier
Israel's military said it struck 15 Hamas positions including weapon warehouses, command and control centers and training facilities
Israel launches widest Gaza daytime assault since 2014 war
Israeli military carried out its airstrike campaign as Hamas militants fired dozens of rockets into Israel throughout the day, threatening to trigger an all-out war
Kushner says Mideast peace plan "almost done"
Kushner said the plan is "almost done," but offered scant details aside from the promise of economic prosperity
Israeli military says no shots "deliberately" aimed at slain paramedic
U.N. officials have condemned the killing of 21-year-old Razan Najjar, saying witness reports indicated she wore clothing that clearly identified her as a health worker
U.S. again condemns Israel's planned settlements in West Bank
In unusually strong statements, the White House and State Department lashed out at a proposal announced last week to construct a significant new settlement in West Bank
2 Israelis sentenced for murder of Palestinian teen
Killing of 16-year-old Mohammed Abu Khdeir was revenge for murder of 3 Israeli youths, part of series of events that led to 2014 Gaza war
Two Israeli youths convicted for grisly 2014 killing
Third suspect in burning death of 16-year-old Palestinian makes last-minute plea; Mohammed Abu Khdeir's death set off events that led to Gaza war
Palestinian leader says deals signed with Israel invalid
A Palestinian leader says it will no longer abide by peace agreements negotiated with Israel
2 Israeli citizens captive in Gaza Strip
Government officials say issue was kept quiet in order to facilitate release of prisoner being detained "against his will" by Hamas militants
2 Palestinians killed by police in separate incidents
Police shot two assailants in stabbing attacks against Israeli police officers
Obama reassesses U.S.-Israeli relations
As President Obama reassess the state of U.S. Israeli relations, House Speaker John Boehner is doubling down on his close relationship with re-elected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Tensions in Gaza bolsters Hamas' ranks with new recruits
Hamas says last summer's war in Gaza has sent many new young recruits their way
Hamas grows with young recruits eager to fight Israelis
"So many savage things done by the Israelis -- I must share the coming fight," says a newly-minted 16-year-old member of Hamas
Obama skeptical as Netanyahu backtracks on Palestinian statehood comment
The White House is unmoved by the prime minister's backtracking
Flash Points: What does Netanyahu's re-election mean for U.S. foreign policy?
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election and what it means for U.S. policy in the Middle East
World
Anna Karina, iconic French New Wave actress, has died at 79
''Her look was the look of the New Wave. It will remain so forever," French culture minister Franck Riester tweeted.
Almanac: Saving the Leaning Tower of Pisa
On December 15, 2001, one of the world's most recognizable and beloved landmarks reopened to the public after an 11-year renovation aimed at preventing a catastrophe
Greta Thunberg apologizes for "against the wall" comment
Thunberg says she was translating a Swedish saying into English and was not calling for violence.
5 New Zealand volcano victims identified
The search for two more people who are presumed dead continues.
Measles outbreak in Samoa kills 72, most of them children
72 measles-related deaths have been recorded since the outbreak started.
British prime minister calls for unity after landslide election win
He's urging people to "let the healing begin."
North Korea says it conducted "crucial test" at long-range rocket site
The announcement comes as North Korea continues to pressure the Trump administration for major concessions.
Trump's shadow war with North Korea likely to intensify soon
At the end of the year, a trio of events in the North are likely to threaten President Trump's hopes for progress in U.S.-North Korea relations
Trump says Democrats are "trivializing impeachment"
President Trump, during a meeting with Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez, said Democrats are "trivializing impeachment."
Fishermen rescue bald eagle trapped in octopus' tentacles
Fishermen in Canada broke up the potentially deadly battle between the two animals.
Wall Street says "meh" to Trump's "massive" China deal
U.S. stocks barely budged Friday after President Trump announced a trade deal with China but offered few details.
Russian trans woman faces risky term in men's prison for erotic cartoons
Michelle, convicted on child pornography charges for posting nude cartoon images, has been on hormone therapy for years, but she's still legally male.
Liability of cruise lines in question after deadly volcanic eruption
Royal Caribbean told CBS News it is now "suspending tours of active volcanoes."
Boris Johnson calls U.K. election win an "irrefutable" Brexit mandate
Prime Minister Johnson campaigned on a promise to "get Brexit done." His foe's bid to make the election about more than just EU membership failed in spectacular fashion.
Michelle Obama encourages Greta Thunberg after Trump slams activist
"Don't let anyone dim your light," the former first lady said in a tweet.
World
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Anna Karina, iconic French New Wave actress, has died at 79
''Her look was the look of the New Wave. It will remain so forever," French culture minister Franck Riester tweeted.
Almanac: Saving the Leaning Tower of Pisa
On December 15, 2001, one of the world's most recognizable and beloved landmarks reopened to the public after an 11-year renovation aimed at preventing a catastrophe
Greta Thunberg apologizes for "against the wall" comment
Thunberg says she was translating a Swedish saying into English and was not calling for violence.
5 New Zealand volcano victims identified
The search for two more people who are presumed dead continues.
Measles outbreak in Samoa kills 72, most of them children
72 measles-related deaths have been recorded since the outbreak started.
U.S.
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Hallmark under fire for pulling TV ads showing same-sex couple
Ellen DeGeneres asked Hallmark: "Isn't it almost 2020? What are you thinking? Please explain. We're all ears."
Freshman Dems drafting Amash as House impeachment manager
Amash left the Republican Party earlier this year after saying he believed President Trump had committed impeachable acts.
NYC to pay $625,000 to mom whose baby was yanked by police
The incident, which occurred in December 2018, was caught on video and was widely viewed online.
Comey concedes "real sloppiness" by FBI in Carter Page probe
The former FBI director admitted the bureau acted with "real sloppiness" in its applications to wiretap former Trump campaign aid Carter Page.
Durbin urges McConnell to ensure "proper" Senate impeachment trial
"We may interfere with some tee times here, but we ought to really stand up for the demeanor, the history and the traditions of the Senate," Durbin said.
Politics
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Freshman Dems drafting Amash as House impeachment manager
Amash left the Republican Party earlier this year after saying he believed President Trump had committed impeachable acts.
Comey concedes "real sloppiness" by FBI in Carter Page probe
The former FBI director admitted the bureau acted with "real sloppiness" in its applications to wiretap former Trump campaign aid Carter Page.
Durbin urges McConnell to ensure "proper" Senate impeachment trial
"We may interfere with some tee times here, but we ought to really stand up for the demeanor, the history and the traditions of the Senate," Durbin said.
U.S. trade chief hails "most momentous day in trade history"
"It was extremely momentous and indicative of where we're going, what this president has accomplished," Lighthizer told "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Robert Lighthizer on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer that aired Sunday, December 8, 2019, on "Face the Nation."
Entertainment
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Anna Karina, iconic French New Wave actress, has died at 79
''Her look was the look of the New Wave. It will remain so forever," French culture minister Franck Riester tweeted.
Hallmark under fire for pulling TV ads showing same-sex couple
Ellen DeGeneres asked Hallmark: "Isn't it almost 2020? What are you thinking? Please explain. We're all ears."
Harvey Keitel on his uneasy relationship with Hollywood
The 80-year-old Oscar-nominated actor, now appearing in Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman," says he was never considered "bankable" by studios, but his performances have always been memorable
Harvey Keitel: A most durable and "really lucky" actor
Hollywood hasn't always considered Harvey Keitel, as he puts it, "bankable." But he's always memorable, in such films as Martin Scorsese's "Mean Streets," "Taxi Driver" and "The Last Temptation of Christ," "Thelma & Louise," "Bugsy" (for which he earned an Academy Award nomination), "Pulp Fiction," and his latest, a reunion with Scorsese in "The Irishman." Keitel talked with "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason about his journey from Brooklyn and the Marines to being a "really lucky" actor who is not, he contends, a star.
Mo Rocca's book tour diary
One way to see the country is to write a book, so you can take a book tour. "Sunday Morning" correspondent Mo Rocca reports on the promotional tour he recently took for his new book, "Mobituaries," based on his popular podcast.
Technology
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Holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
The jolly old man in red who looks suspiciously like "Sunday Morning" contributor David Pogue (but sounds like no one else) delivers some gift suggestions for those on your holiday list who love gadgets
Almanac: Saving the Leaning Tower of Pisa
On December 15, 2001, one of the world's most recognizable and beloved landmarks reopened to the public after an 11-year renovation aimed at preventing a catastrophe
Delivering the goods: Drones and robots are making their way to your door
With companies offering free shipping to gain a competitive edge, radical new technologies are being tested to cut the cost of the supply chain's expensive "last mile"
New Orleans city government falls victim to cyber attack
The city's mayor has declared a state of emergency.
Feds bust illegal streaming site bigger than Netflix
Site called iStreamItAll offered access to a vast trove of pirated movies and TV shows, ripping off copyright owners.
Science
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Giant cyclone the size of Texas discovered on Jupiter
"These cyclones are new weather phenomena that have not been seen or predicted before," said Cheng Li, a Juno scientist.
Blue Bottle Coffee to be zero-waste by end of 2020
"We know some of our guests won't like it—and we're prepared for that," the company's CEO said in the announcement.
Boeing cleared for Starliner test flight to space station
The unpiloted test flight will help clear the way for astronaut launches from U.S. soil in 2020.
World must hit "peak meat" by 2030 to avoid climate crash
Livestock production accounts for nearly 15% of global carbon emissions — five times as much as air travel.
NASA picks site near "Mount Doom" to collect asteroid sample
The winning site offers the best balance between risk and science reward, researchers say.
Health
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Measles outbreak in Samoa kills 72, most of them children
72 measles-related deaths have been recorded since the outbreak started.
Cigna to use AI to track patients' medication intake
More than a third of patients with diabetes don't take their drugs as prescribed, sometimes because of cost concerns.
Mom of 10-month-old on life support refuses to give up
A judge in Texas ruled that a Fort Worth hospital cannot disconnect Tinslee Lewis at least for another three weeks
House passes bill to lower prescription drug costs
The bill, which passed 230 to 192, is unlikely to move forward in the Senate
Malls hold Santa Cares events for kids with autism
Santa knows how to interact with kids who have autism – and he wants them to know he cares.
MoneyWatch
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Hallmark under fire for pulling TV ads showing same-sex couple
Ellen DeGeneres asked Hallmark: "Isn't it almost 2020? What are you thinking? Please explain. We're all ears."
As department stores struggle, Nordstrom makes a play in New York City
The fourth-generation family-run company, founded in 1901, opens its first flagship store in Manhattan, where you can sip martinis while shoe-shopping
Delivering the goods: Drones and robots are making their way to your door
With companies offering free shipping to gain a competitive edge, radical new technologies are being tested to cut the cost of the supply chain's expensive "last mile"
Supreme Court will hear disputes on Trump's financial records
The Supreme Court's decision is likely to come in the heat of the 2020 presidential reelection campaign
Feds bust illegal streaming site bigger than Netflix
Site called iStreamItAll offered access to a vast trove of pirated movies and TV shows, ripping off copyright owners.
Crime
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NYC to pay $625,000 to mom whose baby was yanked by police
The incident, which occurred in December 2018, was caught on video and was widely viewed online.
Hostages share tales of terror, heroism during Trader Joe's standoff
Hostages recount the chilling details about what actually happened inside the California store and how they were able to get out alive
Broward County Real Time Crime Center aims to prevent potential shootings
In Florida, officials responded to a local shooting by addressing their response time to a shooting and with a new law aimed at stopping a potential shooting before the gunman can act. Jeff Pegues reports.
13-year-old boy arrested in student’s murder
New York City police have arrested a 13-year-old boy and are questioning a second teenager in the brutal murder of a college student. Detectives say the 13-year-old confessed to playing a role in the killing of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors in a park near the school’s campus. Errol Barnett reports.
Person questioned in death of student
A 13-year-old boy is being charged in the death of college student Tessa Majors in New York City. Now, another person is being questioned. Errol Barnett reports.
Space
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Giant cyclone the size of Texas discovered on Jupiter
"These cyclones are new weather phenomena that have not been seen or predicted before," said Cheng Li, a Juno scientist.
Boeing cleared for Starliner test flight to space station
The unpiloted test flight will help clear the way for astronaut launches from U.S. soil in 2020.
NASA picks site near "Mount Doom" to collect asteroid sample
The winning site offers the best balance between risk and science reward, researchers say.
The final full moon of the decade is at 12:12 a.m. on 12/12
This year's Cold Moon has a unique twist.
One of the year's best meteor showers peaks this weekend
Grab a scarf and some gloves and prepare to watch one of the year's best meteor showers.
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2019 additions to the National Film Registry
"Purple Rain," "Amadeus," "Platoon" and "Coal Miner's Daughter" are among the classic films to be preserved for future generations by the Library of Congress
Photos: White House Christmas decorations
The White House says this year's theme, "The Spirit of America," is "a tribute to the traditions, customs, and history that make our Nation great."
Dale Pike murder: Evidence photos in the case against Enrico Forti
In 1998, Dale Pike came to Miami to discuss a business deal with Enrico Forti -- the next day he was dead, and Forti was the prime suspect
The best movies of 2019, ranked
From the Irishman to Toy Story 4, these are the highest-rated films released in 2019.
Biggest-movie franchises
These series aren't just big -- they're really, really big,.
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CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Raising Boys
Now that the #MeToo movement has brought conversations about toxic masculinity and sexual consent to the forefront of public discourse, parents are grappling with how to encourage their sons to reject some of the more traditional notions of manhood. But many say they struggle with reinforcing those values in a society that still largely adheres to deeply-rooted stereotypes. It raises the question: How do we raise our boys?
NYC to pay mom $625,000 after viral arrest video
New York City will pay $625,000 to settle a lawsuit from a mother whose baby was violently ripped from her arms in an arrest video that went viral. CBSN New York reports.
Malls opening early for kids with autism
During the busy holiday shopping season, malls can get crowded and loud – and to some kids, that can be overwhelming. So, two organizations are teaming up to make visiting Santa at the mall a more pleasant experience.
Hallmark pulls ads showing same-sex couple
Under pressure from a conservative advocacy group, The Hallmark Channel has pulled ads for a wedding-planning website that featured two brides kissing at the altar. The family-friendly network removed the ads because the controversy was a distraction, a spokesperson said in an interview Saturday. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Title IX
Obama-era rules set tough new standards for how schools should handle cases of sexual misconduct on campus under Title IX. But some alleged victims say the investigations made matters worse, while many of the accused claim they're being denied due process. Now, the Trump administration has offered a new set of guidelines. Will that fix the problems?
